Synergy reduces self-funded ERISA plan by over 70% for a savings of $85,955.02

This case involved a Virginia plaintiff who was injured when a shower chair collapsed.  The plaintiff had a pre-existing hip injury which involved an implanted prosthetic.  The plaintiff retained the services of an attorney and was able to obtain $525,000.00 in settlement proceeds. The self-funded ERISA plan demanded full repayment of the $122,393.32 in medical benefits they provided and were unwilling to consider a reduction or listen to arguments about the pre-existing injury.  Plaintiff’s counsel engaged Synergy Lien Resolution Service to assist in the resolution of the ERISA plan’s reimbursement claim.  Despite the unfavorable law in the 4^th Circuit, which was recently bolstered by U.S. Airways v.McCutchen, within two (2) weeks Synergy was able  to obtain a 70.2% reduction for a savings of $85,955.02.